IELTS Unlocked: Your Step-by-Step Path to a High Band Score
IELTS Unlocked:
## *Table of Contents*
### *Prefatory Section*
1. *Foreword*
2. *Acknowledgments*
3. *About the Author*
4. *Introduction: Understanding the IELTS and Its Global Significance*
5. *How to Use This Book Effectively*
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## *Part I: Getting Started with IELTS*
1. *Chapter 1: What is IELTS?*
* 1.1 History and Purpose of IELTS
* 1.2 Types of IELTS: Academic vs. General Training
* 1.3 Who Should Take the IELTS?
* 1.4 IELTS Test Format and Modules Overview
* 1.5 Scoring System and Band Descriptors
2. *Chapter 2: IELTS Registration and Test Day Essentials*
* 2.1 How to Register for IELTS
* 2.2 Choosing Between Paper-Based and Computer-Based Tests
* 2.3 Test Day Rules, ID Requirements, and Time Management
* 2.4 Understanding Your IELTS Results and Certificate
3. *Chapter 3: Setting Your Target Band Score*
* 3.1 Band Score Requirements for Study, Work, and Immigration
* 3.2 Realistic Goal Setting and Study Planning
* 3.3 Tracking Your Progress
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## *Part II: Listening Module Mastery*
4. *Chapter 4: Understanding the IELTS Listening Test*
* 4.1 Structure and Question Types
* 4.2 Common Challenges Faced by Test-Takers
* 4.3 Essential Listening Skills
5. *Chapter 5: Strategies for High Scores in Listening*
* 5.1 Note-Taking Techniques
* 5.2 Recognizing Distractors and Paraphrases
* 5.3 Practice Exercises with Audio Transcripts
* 5.4 Time Management and Accuracy Tips
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## *Part III: Reading Module Mastery*
6. *Chapter 6: The IELTS Reading Module Explained*
* 6.1 Structure: Academic vs. General Reading
* 6.2 Understanding Question Formats
* 6.3 Skimming and Scanning Techniques
7. *Chapter 7: Developing Reading Speed and Comprehension*
* 7.1 Vocabulary Building for Reading
* 7.2 Tackling True/False/Not Given and Matching Headings
* 7.3 Common Traps and How to Avoid Them
* 7.4 Practice Passages with Explanations
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## *Part IV: Writing Module Mastery*
8. *Chapter 8: Overview of the IELTS Writing Test*
* 8.1 Task 1 and Task 2 Explained (Academic and General)
* 8.2 Understanding Band Descriptors for Writing
* 8.3 Grammar and Cohesion Essentials
9. *Chapter 9: Writing Task 1 – Data Interpretation and Letter Writing*
* 9.1 Describing Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams (Academic)
* 9.2 Formal and Informal Letter Writing (General Training)
* 9.3 Common Vocabulary and Expressions
* 9.4 Sample Answers with Feedback
10. *Chapter 10: Writing Task 2 – Essay Writing Skills*
* 10.1 Understanding Essay Types: Opinion, Discussion, Advantage/Disadvantage, etc.
* 10.2 Structure: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
* 10.3 Developing Coherence and Cohesion
* 10.4 High-Band Sample Essays with Annotations
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## *Part V: Speaking Module Mastery*
11. *Chapter 11: The Structure of the IELTS Speaking Test*
* 11.1 Parts 1, 2, and 3 Explained
* 11.2 Common Question Themes
* 11.3 Understanding the Examiner’s Expectations
12. *Chapter 12: Strategies for Confident Speaking*
* 12.1 Fluency, Pronunciation, and Lexical Resource
* 12.2 Overcoming Nervousness and Building Confidence
* 12.3 Sample Speaking Scripts and Cue Cards
* 12.4 Practice Topics and Mock Interview Questions
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## *Part VI: Vocabulary and Grammar for IELTS*
13. *Chapter 13: Building IELTS Vocabulary*
* 13.1 Topic-Wise Word Lists
* 13.2 Common Collocations and Phrasal Verbs
* 13.3 Idiomatic Expressions and Synonyms for High Scores
14. *Chapter 14: Grammar Essentials for IELTS Success*
* 14.1 Tenses, Modals, and Conditionals
* 14.2 Sentence Structures for Clarity and Precision
* 14.3 Avoiding Common Grammar Mistakes
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## *Part VII: Practice and Mock Tests*
15. *Chapter 15: Integrated Practice Exercises*
* 15.1 Listening Practice Tests
* 15.2 Reading Practice Tests
* 15.3 Writing Practice Tasks with Model Answers
* 15.4 Speaking Practice Scenarios
16. *Chapter 16: Full-Length Mock Tests with Answer Keys*
* 16.1 Academic Test Simulation
* 16.2 General Training Test Simulation
* 16.3 Self-Evaluation and Scoring Guide
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## *Part VIII: Beyond the Test*
17. *Chapter 17: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them*
18. *Chapter 18: IELTS Myths vs. Facts*
19. *Chapter 19: Post-Test Strategies – Using Your IELTS Score Effectively*
20. *Chapter 20: Continuous Learning and English Improvement After IELTS*
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## *Appendices*
* *Appendix A:* Band Score Conversion Tables
* *Appendix B:* Recommended Study Resources and Websites
* *Appendix C:* Sample Answer Sheets
* *Appendix D:* IELTS Vocabulary Builder (Quick Reference)
* *Appendix E:* Test Day Checklist
* *Appendix F:* Quick Revision Tips Before the Exam
